Financial Customer Service Instructional Assistant

LOCATION:  Mountain View High School

REPORTS TO: College, Career, and Technical Education Program Instructor

DEPARTMENT: College, Career, and Technical Education

Hours / Work Times 

4 Hours Per Day (10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.) 

190 Days Per Year (180 student days / 10 holidays) 

This position will remain open until a qualified applicant is selected.  The earliest date a recommendation for hire may be submitted is after 09/10/2024.

Must meet Paraeducator Employment Requirements as follows*:

1. Be at least eighteen (18) years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent; AND
2. Must meet one or more of the following:

• Have received a passing score of 455 or higher on the Education Testing Service ParaPro Assessment (ETS test/PRAXIS); or
• Hold an Associate Degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or
• Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university; or
• Have completed a Paraeducator Apprenticeship Program (program must be registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council).

*If you do not meet the required qualifications listed above, your name will be screened out from the list of qualified candidates.

Upon hire, new paraeducators will be required to complete state required training offered through Evergreen School District.

Position Duration:  Permanent 

Classification Group: Professional Technicians (PSE) Class IV

**Click this link to find the salary schedule associated with this position PSE Large Group Salary Schedule

Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) offers the following to eligible employees who work at least 630 hours in a school year:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). For additional information click EPS Benefits Information.
• Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA (w/HDHP), and other supplemental benefits.

Employees may be eligible for employer-employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS).

EPS offers paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave. Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the associated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for this position PSE Large Group CBA.

We appreciate your interest in employment with Evergreen Public Schools. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation  including fingerprints Click here for Fingerprinting Services.

Failure to submit a full application package will result in disqualification.

External applicants must include official transcripts (upon hire) to confirm education or ETS ParaPro Assessment results with application.

STANCE STATEMENT:

Evergreen Public Schools are committed to eliminating the predictability of outcomes by demographic group and we strive to be a diverse community of schools that provides each member with the opportunities, access, resources, and support they need to be successful. With this in mind, our goal is to recruit, hire and retain employees of all racial/ethnic backgrounds who will bring their unique talents and skills into our educational institution to encourage students to thrive academically. Our district aims to provide an equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for all students and staff to succeed in a racially and culturally diverse local, national and global community.

SUMMARY STATEMENT:

Under the supervision of the Director of College, Career, and Technical Education (CCTE) and the program instructor, this position is responsible for assisting in the supervision of students on an individual and small group basis.  The instructional assistant will assist in the daily operation of the school’s credit union, help students with technical teller training, organize and assemble instructional materials, assist in the instructor in the evaluation of teller work, and student performance, and support leadership activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assist the program instructor by supervising and working with students as follows:

• Communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and the general public
• Oversee operation of the Credit Union and students performing as bank tellers
• Assist with the daily operation of the school credit union
• Assist in providing one-on-one and group instruction to students
• Assist in organizing and preparing a variety of instructional materials
• Assist in evaluating and specifying direction of instruction so as to maximize each student’s potential
• Assist in administering and scoring formal and informal tests
• Maintain accurate data on student progress
• Implement behavioral management strategies using the emphasis and techniques that have been outlined by the instructor
• Perform inventory process and other year-end activities
• Attend various training sessions as required
• Assist in establishing and maintaining a positive learning environment
• Assist in organizing and preparing a variety of instructional materials
• Maintain relationship with iQ Credit Union administration, and transport paperwork as needed
• Perform First Aid/CPR when necessary

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS REQUIRED:

MENTAL DEMANDS REQUIRED:

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY:

Desktop computer, copy machines, telephone, related computer software and other all other equipment and program knowledge necessary to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum of two years experience as a bank teller supervisor required, with operational background preferred.
2. Experience operating an on-line or off-line banking system, including teller error location and correction.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to adhere to banking laws.
4. Teller training experience.
5. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and the general public.
6. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse groups, to include high school students, customers, bank employees, staff, and vendors.
7. Must possess personal characteristics of flexibility, initiative, cooperation, and confidentiality.
8. Demonstrated ability to perform under conditions of constant interruption.
9. Must possess organizational skills and the ability to follow through.
10. Demonstrated ability to coordinate lab activities for students with limited supervision.
11. Must possess current First Aid/CPR certification, or be able to acquire within 30 days.
12. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with others as part of a team.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:

1. Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
2. Supports a positive school environment that celebrates, respects and values diversity, where learning is made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.
3. Participates in activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence.
4. Demonstrates a commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.
5. Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
6. The ability and desire to establish positive relationships with persons regardless of race, gender, physical limitation, sexual orientation or religious belief, with an active commitment to equal opportunity for all persons.

Notice of Nondiscrimination:

Evergreen Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: